Ready-Made Food
Need some gourmet, ready-made food that only requires defrosting or reheating? Look no further! I’ve rounded up my favorite, pre-made foods that ship nationwide. These are all go-to options when I need to send something for a congratulations or condolence. I keep many of these dishes on hand for my own events, as well.
Perini Ranch
Tenderloin that arrives frozen, ready to thaw to room temp when you want to serve it. This seasoned tenderloin is the best I’ve ever had, and I serve it at every holiday. It’s a splurge, but worth it as it’s a major crowd-pleaser.
Perfect for: friends, family, boss, client, condolence, holiday entertaining
Peter Luger Butcher Shop
When you need a very nice gift (that’s edible), this splurge-worthy online butcher shop offers high-quality steaks from one of New York’s best steakhouses. It ships frozen, ready to cook and enjoy.
Perfect for: boss, client, unique wedding gift
Keens Steakhouse
Another great steakhouse with a variety of quality meat (lamb chops, sirloin, filet, bacon) that ships frozen, ready to cook and enjoy.
Perfect for: friends, family, boss, client, unique wedding gift
Southern Baked Pie Company
Sweet and savory pies that arrive frozen with heating instructions (simply pop in the oven). Pies are sold individually as well as in bundles for an entire meal, ready to go.
Perfect for: families with newborns, holiday entertaining, illness, condolence
Spoonful of Comfort
Delicious, premade soups that are beautifully packaged. You can create your own care package with soup, bread, cookies, and more.
Perfect for: families with newborns, thinking of you, illness, condolence
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
The best biscuits and so much more. There are a variety of options, such as cinnamon biscuits, sausage biscuits, country ham biscuits, etc. You can also order pimento cheese (it’s fab), preserves, mixes, and more. The perishable items arrive frozen with reheating instructions, and the biscuits make the best breakfast or brunch addition. I would eat their pimento cheese with a spoon, ha!
Perfect for: breakfast, brunch, holiday entertaining, families with newborns, illness, condolence
Caroline’s Cakes
The best cakes (my favorite is the 7-Layer Caramel Cake) that arrive frozen and only require defrosting. They offer so many flavors and the cakes are beautiful AND delicious. They also have wonderful savory items (BBQ kits, carnitas taco kits, etc.) that make a great gift or easy dinner at home.
Perfect for: holiday entertaining, birthdays, families with newborns
The Coffee Cake Guys
The best coffee cakes that I keep on hand for family breakfast or when we have guests. There are a variety of flavors and I’ve yet to try one I don’t like. They arrive frozen and only require defrosting, but I also like to warm mine up in the oven before serving.
Perfect for: breakfast, holiday entertaining, families with newborns, condolence
Microchip Cookies by JK Chocolate
Delicious “micro cookies” that are addicting, especially if you like chocolate chip cookies. These make great party favors and corporate gifts. I like to put them out in bowls at holiday parties, and I can never keep them stocked!
Perfect for: party favors, holiday gifts, corporate gifts
